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Connectivity, Globalization, and South Asia's Development Gap

Global GDP expanded massively since 1970 due to improved connectivity, benefiting regions like the EU and ASEAN, while South Asia lagged due to poor integration and political issues, prompting a new initiative, the South Asia Corridor of Prosperity, needing Chinese investment.

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Early Menopause in South Asia: A Decade of Difference

South Asian women experience menopause a decade earlier than the global average (45-55 years), due to genetics, body composition, Vitamin D deficiency, and cultural pressures to bear children early, resulting in a lack of awareness and access to treatments like HRT.

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India-Pakistan Conflict Threatens to Undermine India's Economic Rise

A brief May 2025 war between India and Pakistan, averted by President Trump's trade leverage, highlights the fragility of South Asian security and threatens to undermine India's economic potential as a counterweight to China, necessitating sustained U.S. diplomatic engagement.

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India Alarmed by China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Meeting

On July 8, India's Chief of Defence Staff voiced alarm over a China-Pakistan-Bangladesh meeting in Kunming, fearing a strategic alignment against India, despite Bangladesh's denial of adversarial alliances; this follows a perceived shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy under interim leadership and Ch...

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Pakistan Kills Over 30 Militants in North Waziristan

Pakistan's military claims to have killed over 30 TTP-affiliated militants in a three-day operation in North Waziristan, following a suicide bombing that killed 16 Pakistani soldiers last week; Pakistan blames Afghanistan for allowing militants to operate and accuses India of supporting separatist g...

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64 Dead in Pakistan Monsoon Floods

Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused flash floods and house collapses, resulting in 64 deaths (nearly half children) in one week, with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces most affected; the national meteorological service warns of continued high risk.

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China's Gigantic Dam Sparks Hydrowarfare Fears

China launched construction of the Motuo Hydropower Station on the Yarlung Zangpo River, expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh about potential water control and hydrowarfare; the project is projected to cost £124 billion.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Monsoon Floods Kill 63 in Pakistan's Punjab Province

Torrential monsoon rains and thunderstorms in Pakistan's Punjab province caused devastating floods, killing at least 63 people in 24 hours and injuring over 500, bringing the three-week national death toll to at least 180, due to flooding, damaged houses, and lack of preparedness, according to Al Ja...

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Pakistan Floods Kill Dozens as Rainfall Soars

Heavy rainfall in Punjab, Pakistan has caused devastating floods killing at least 63 people in the past two days, part of over 200 deaths nationwide since June 26, with rainfall 124% higher than July 2024 in the region and authorities warning of potential for a repeat of 2022's deadly floods.

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Soaring Gold Prices Boost South Asian Women's Investments

Driven by global economic uncertainty, gold prices have soared to record highs, benefiting South Asian women who view gold as both a family heirloom and a safe investment, leading to increased demand despite high prices and a shift toward more contemporary designs.

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Reduced Inequality
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Extreme Heat to Cut Global Milk Production by 4% by 2050

A 12-year study of over 130,000 cows reveals that extreme heat reduces milk production by 10%, with a projected 4% reduction by 2050 due to heat stress, significantly impacting 150 million households globally, particularly in South Asia.

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India Rejects Trump's Claim of Mediation in India-Pakistan Ceasefire

Following a conflict between India and Pakistan, President Trump claimed to have brokered a ceasefire; however, Prime Minister Modi directly refuted this claim, stating that the ceasefire was a result of direct military talks between the two countries. This contradiction has caused friction, impacti...

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